Marie Parris
I have been investing in property since 1994. I started to build my own property portfolio whilst I was working full time! I was inspired to get into property by a friend who was doing so well, long before the buy-to-let word was even mentioned. He always helped me with advice, introduced me to contacts and was a tremendous support mechanism for me, especially in my early years - when I knew nothing! After six years of using what I term as sub-standard letting & management agents I made a decision to stop using them and started to do everything myself and have never looked back! At around, 2004 I was approached by an Event Manager who wanted me to speak at an event on property investment. This opportunity, coupled with the fact that I was disillusioned with all the “glossy” property seminars (all filled with promises of making you an instant millionaire), I set about to break the mould of many stereotypical property investment seminars at that time, that only offered “get rich quick schemes” and started to provide and impart with worthwhile practical knowledge through my own seminars.
George Ellis Property Services initially started by providing highly factual and un-biased investment seminars, which were designed for not only the novice investors, but the experienced investors who fell short on having the type of knowledge they really need to know, especially when it comes to legislation, landlord obligations etc. Our range of seminars, expanded and then contracted with market conditions and demand. Today, we still offer our Investment seminars on a quarterly basis and our regular landlord seminars - which are designed to inspire, educate and empower the single or multi property landlord and are ideal for the soon-to-be landlord. They are affordably priced at £295.00 per person - delegates leave with a wealth of information, but most of all the confidence and know how to self let and manage your properties within the legal framework of the law. Over the years, the company has grown organically into offering a unique "boutique" lettings & management service to those landlords, who like to have their property/properties managed by a company who has ZERO arrears under their management!
In addition to our seminars, we have created more flexible services to assist landlords who may only require part of our service, or a mix and match, as dictated by their time and budget. Our bespoke consultancy service is suited for those clients who have specified needs they want addressed. We offer a professional inventory service and are members of APIP (Association of Professional Inventory Providers). We are members of ARLA (Association of Residential Letting Agents) and The Property Ombudsman-Lettings.
Since 2006 I have been a regular speaker at the Landlord & Buy-to-Let Shows around the country and through my talks I show other investor landlords how you can self let and manage your own property, even if you work full time! (click on speaking engagements to see where I am speaking next nationally). I also speak at various council landlord forums and groups. I am an accredited landlord (LLAS) London Landlord Accreditation Scheme and a member of (NLA) National Landlords Association. I have been a judge on the Landlord & Lettings Awards Show for the past two consecutive years. As a property consultant, writer and speaker, I still continue to let and manage my own portfolio. My soon to be published book "The Simplified Guide to Letting & Managing Your Property" - is for landlords who want to save money and will be available to purchase in 2012.
I am very confident about the range of services we provide to our diverse client base. Our clients can choose and mix & match which services they prefer. I am passionate and committed to helping all landlords succeed and increase their profit figures. Please contact me or my team for more information.
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